§ Mr. BradyTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what plans she has for quality accreditation processes to ensure that all young people receive high quality one-to-one information, advice and guidance in schools, colleges and the workplace. [73743]
§ Stephen TwiggThe Connexions Service has responsibility for working with schools, colleges and work-based training providers to ensure young people aged 13–19 have access to information, advice and guidance. Young people can access a wide range of support including one to one support from Personal Advisers.
The Connexions Service is delivered by Connexions Partnerships operating in 47 areas in England. Each Partnership is responsible for meeting key requirements and quality criteria developed by the Connexions Service National Unit and OFSTED. On an annual basis each Partnership undertakes a self assessment of its work and this forms the basis of performance reviews with the Connexions Service National Unit. Once every four years OFSTED will also undertake a full inspection in each Connexions Partnership area. Work is also underway to develop a national non-statutory 787W specification for careers education and guidance. The specification will help schools, colleges and work-based training providers improve the quality of support they provide to young people.
§ Mr. BradyTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what proposals she has to enable the Connexions Service to meet individual needs for guidance for young people arising from the Government's 14 to 19 policies. [73744]
§ Stephen TwiggThe Connexions Service will continue to provide access to impartial advice and guidance on learning and career options for all young people aged 13–19, through: individual and group sessions with a Connexions Personal Adviser; a wide range of careers information products; and through Information and Communication Technology.
In recognition of the broader range of learning pathways that will become available as a result of the proposed 14–19 reforms, the Connexions Service will work with schools to review progress with young people and their parents or carers at the end of Key Stage 3. This will inform young people's specific learning choices
1996/97 1997/98 1998/99 1999/00 2000/01 Pupils in: Specialist pre 1 September 1997 52 54 57 59 60 Specialist post 1 September 1997 45 47 48 49 51 Maintained mainsteam 43 45 46 48 49 Note:
1. Pupil weighted average.